Bergen Community College Men's Soccer Team Triumphs in Season Opener Against Brookdale Community College
Paramus, NJ – The Bergen Community College Bulldogs kicked off their NJCAA Region 19 Men's Soccer season with a thrilling victory against Brookdale Community College on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The match, held at Bergen's home field, marked an exciting start to the season, with the Bulldogs securing a 4-3 win in a closely contested game.
The game started with an early goal by Bergen's Davi Martins Dos Santos, who scored just one minute into the match, assisted by Paolo Gatto. Brookdale responded with two goals in the first half, bringing the halftime score to 2-1 in favor of Brookdale.
In the second half, the Bulldogs fought back with determination. Oscar Gomez equalized the score for Bergen at the 57-minute mark, and Sebastian Guerra added another goal at the 81st minute, putting Bergen ahead. A late goal by Daniel D'urso, assisted by Oscar Gomez, secured the victory for Bergen, despite a last-minute goal by Brookdale's Nicholas Spisak.
Key Players:
- Davi Martins Dos Santos: Scored the opening goal for Bergen.
- Oscar Gomez: Scored one goal and provided an assist.
- Sebastian Guerra: Scored the go-ahead goal for Bergen.
Goalkeeper Gabriel Solano played a full 90 minutes, recording five saves for the Bulldogs. Despite a strong performance from Brookdale's goalkeeper, Lucas Hutnik, who also recorded five saves, Bergen's offense proved too strong in the end.
The game was not without its intensity, as multiple yellow cards were issued throughout the match. Both teams showed their competitive spirit, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.
Bergen Community College's Men's Soccer team is looking forward to building on this early success as they continue their season. Fans can expect more thrilling performances as the Bulldogs strive for excellence in NJCAA Region 19 competition.
About Bergen Community College Athletics:
Bergen Community College is committed to providing student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at a high level while pursuing their academic goals. The college offers a range of intercollegiate sports programs and emphasizes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
